Dr. Kerry Donaldson named head principal at James Clemens High School
James Clemens High School has a new principal who needs no introduction.
Dr. Kerry Donaldson, interim principal at James Clemens since December when Dr. Brian Clayton became superintendent of the Hartselle School District, was named principal of the JCHS Jets. The Madison City school board voted to give him the position Thursday evening.
A native of Nashville, Dr. Donaldson is in his 18th year as an educator – five in Madison City. He is well respected at JC, the school district and community.
MCS Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols told the school board Dr. Donaldson did a tremendous job serving as interim principal, as administrator of the RISE Academy alternative school and assistant principal before that. “He is enthusiastic and he brings vibrancy but he also is as humble as they come.”
Dr. Donaldson thanked Dr. Nichols, Assistant Supt. Mr. Eric Terrell who recruited him to MCS five years ago, and board members for their confidence. He said he is excited to move into the permanent leadership role to serve the students and faculty.
Donaldson, accompanied by family, friends and his pastor, got a standing ovation at the school board meeting. The crowd also sang him Happy Birthday in observance of that special day for him as well.
